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SB03 PDK

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,993 mi
Last recorded85,993 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 PDK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 85,993 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 85,993 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 85,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,200 miles

Body and components are slightly corrorded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 80,199 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body and components are slightly corrorded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 79,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 79,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant expansion tank cap leaking

engine idle high?

Fail 3 Feb 2016 76,130 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant expansion tank cap leaking

engine idle high?

Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,839 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 72,839 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 69,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,434 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,669 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,758 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 37,599 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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SB03 PDK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB03 PDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB03 PDK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 May 2003.

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